No wonder that Jesus is regarded by some as the greatest prophet who has ever lived. He attained a perfect life, committing no sin, performing many miracles and was an outstanding teacher. There has never been anyone like Him. But He didn’t come to this world to to be perfect, be sinless, perform miracles, or teach.
He came to die. Not a powerless, defeated death but a triumphant sacrificing one. Why? As Christians we know the answer: He died to carry our sins far away.. But it didn’t stop there, it gets better. We are justified and our sins wiped out for ever. By His sacrifice we are free. The coming of the Holy Spirit is also for us. As if all that is not enough, one day He’s coming back. As the chorus says, ‘Oh glorious day.’